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Buttercups Chiswick Lane

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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4.8(6 parent reviews) ·Homefields Park, Chiswick Lane, London, W4 2QA · Hounslow
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hounslow

About this day nursery

Buttercups is a family-operated chain of nurseries that has been delivering exceptional care for over four decades, with multiple award-winning locations across London and Buckinghamshire, including Acton, Ealing, Chiswick, Brentford, Isleworth, Teddington and Chalfont St Peter. The nursery group prides itself on fostering each child's inherent curiosity and providing a joyful start to their educational journey.

Their educational philosophy is rooted in a blend of Montessori and HighScope approaches, emphasising child-led learning and a wealth of engaging activities such as specialist clubs in languages, sports, and cookery. A significant aspect of their offering is the ample outdoor time and Forest School activities, facilitated by well-designed nursery gardens.

Buttercups aims for children to leave their care with enhanced confidence, a curious mind, and a strong enthusiasm for continuous learning. uk.

Our ethos

Buttercups' educational philosophy is rooted in a blend of Montessori and HighScope approaches, emphasising child-led learning and a wealth of engaging activities. They aim to foster each child's inherent curiosity and provide ample outdoor and Forest School experiences, resulting in children leaving with enhanced confidence and an enthusiasm for learning.

What it's like

Children eagerly await the nursery's opening, confidently separating from parents to greeted friends and teachers. The well-equipped environment offers continuous surprises, from homegrown vegetables to discovering slug and snail eggs, keeping children engaged and enthusiastic. Highly skilled staff extend children's learning, fostering exceptional behaviour, conflict resolution, and empathy.

Family-runMontessori approachForest School activitiesAward-winning

Pricing & funding

Fees vary by nursery, the child's age, and the number of weekly sessions. Charges include breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea. No refunds are given for absences, bank holidays, or the three-day Christmas closure.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • Registration Fee£60.00 / session
  • Full-time attendance deposit£250 / session
  • Part-time attendance deposit£150 / session

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee of £60 is payable to join the waiting list.
  • Refundable deposit required: £250 for full-time or £150 for part-time attendance.
  • Fees include breakfast, snacks, lunch, and tea.
  • No refunds for absences, bank holidays, or the three days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Sibling discount of 10% is available for the child with lower fees (5% at Chalfont).
  • Fees are paid monthly by Direct Debit, bank transfer, Tax-Free Childcare, or childcare vouchers.

Key facts

Opening hours

weekdays from 8am to 6pm throughout the year

Food

Breakfast, snacks, lunch and tea are included in the fees.

Waitlist

Children are added to a waiting list upon registration.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Buttercups Chiswick Lane

Last inspected 5 May 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children eagerly await the nursery's opening, confidently separating from parents to greeted friends and teachers. The well-equipped environment offers continuous surprises, from homegrown vegetables to discovering slug and snail eggs, keeping children engaged and enthusiastic. Highly skilled staff extend children's learning, fostering exceptional behaviour, conflict resolution, and empathy.

Inspector highlights

  • A clear curriculum intent, informed by evidence-based practice and bespoke training, is implemented extremely well by all staff.
  • The very individualised approach to transitions supports children to settle quickly, and key persons ensure exceptional progress from their starting points.
  • Leaders are aspirational and have high expectations for both staff and children, resulting in both excelling in the rich learning environment.
  • The curriculum provides children with opportunities to think, plan and design their own learning, such as building balancing 'machines' from pallets and logs in the garden.
  • Leaders have identified the impact of the pandemic on children's communication and language development and have introduced a range of communication models.
Inspection #10265264 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Key persons have highly effective assessment procedures in place to identify children's individual learning needs.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy building balancing 'machines' from pallets and logs in the garden. They are also encouraged to manage risks themselves, including the use of real tools in the forest school.

Parent Reviews of Buttercups Chiswick Lane

4.8
(6)
Katia Sokolskaya
5 years ago

Really happy with the nursery and you can tell all the children thrive there. The highlight are the teachers, who are not only inspiring and creative, but also help the children grow up kind, disciplined and caring little people. The Forest School is a hidden gem with lots of outdoor space, which is so hard to find in London.

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Alessandro Frenza
10 months ago

Amazing nursery, highly recommend with such a great and caring staff!

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: September 2010

  • May 2023Outstanding
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good
  • September 2010Good

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